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Mazda 3

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L55 LJLMOT history

L55 LJL is a blue petrol Mazda 3 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L55 LJL blue Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,081 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LJL was last recorded at 113,081 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,078 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,081 miles
  • 2025 – 112,078 miles
  • 2024 – 111,255 miles
  • 2023 – 108,630 miles
  • 2022 – 103,609 miles
  • 2021 – 100,273 miles
  • 2020 – 96,330 miles
  • 2019 – 91,288 miles
  • 2018 – 84,281 miles
  • 2017 – 77,179 miles
  • 2016 – 71,739 miles
  • 2015 – 60,755 miles
  • 2014 – 51,508 miles
  • 2013 – 45,260 miles
  • 2012 – 37,661 miles
  • 2011 – 30,177 miles
  • 2010 – 23,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,081 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Sills Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil Sump Corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Reverse Light Not Working
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,081 miles (+1,003)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,081 miles
    Test number
    591679651858
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil Sump Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sills Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse Light Not Working
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    579937718875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,078 miles (+823)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    984060723250
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD AT EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road LARGE CRACK (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,255 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    615231597450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,630 miles
    Test number
    934922514252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (SUMP) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,630 miles (+5,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,630 miles
    Test number
    893893652665
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (SUMP) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    408523743312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (REAR) BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,609 miles (+3,336)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    832486326688
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (REAR) BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,273 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,273 miles
    Test number
    858886852277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    506225183004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail96,330 miles (+5,042)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    564656742667
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,288 miles (+7,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    178622469283
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass84,281 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    829035585032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    281536735572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wishbone bush

  15. Fail77,179 miles (+5,440)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    686328571862
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wishbone bush

  16. Pass71,739 miles (+10,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    693112308201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,755 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,755 miles
    Test number
    776786475119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,508 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,508 miles
    Test number
    876126874100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,260 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,260 miles
    Test number
    606172173164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,661 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    639180782132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,177 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    447808071100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    892359170105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LJL

Does L55 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LJL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LJL?
The MOT on L55 LJL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LJL done?
L55 LJL was recorded at 113,081 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has L55 LJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LJL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L55 LJL find?
L55 LJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner sills corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil sump corroded, and 5 more.

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